The big question is… “Is there ever not a work in progress?” Any serious crafter will recognise that concept. I honestly can’t say that I’ve only got one WIP on the go. Some of them might be physically on the knitting needles, crochet hook or hanging from my macrame stand; others are progressing in my head.
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The less tangible WIPs are just as important as the ones that have are a recognisable item. Sometimes the ones in my head can determine how I finish the ones already started. I’ve got one of those brains that is constantly trying to solve a problem, tackle a challenge or find a solution to a task that is baffling me when I know there’s a better way to do it.
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I guess my main WIP at the moment is writing up my patterns (as I mentioned in my last post). I’ve decided after tackling the first few that I actually really enjoy it. It’s a new challenge and one that is making me look at my work in a totally different way. I’m becoming a lot more methodical when jotting down the particulars of the patterns I’m designing.
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Thankfully I also have my graphic design skills to rely on for the actual publication of the pattern. It's fun being my own client, but also a challenge in itself - seeing the wood from the trees in your own work can be difficult. That's where testers come in and I've now got a couple lined up.
When you have knowledge of a subject or skill, you can take it for granted that others will know what you’re talking about. Hence, I'm trying to avoid the assumption of knowledge; I’m stripping it back to the very basics, including descriptions in written, illustrative and video form. We all learn in different ways, I aim to cover all bases for all people who want to learn a new craft.
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If you’ve tried one of my patterns or would like to, you can find them in my online shop and on Ravelry. I’m in the process of writing a pattern for a really simple Granny Square Crochet Bag and it’s going to be a freebie! Keep an eye out for it on my website really soon. If you like my style of pattern writing, you may like to try out some of my others.
That would make me a very happy crafter! 😊🧶
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Cathie